CRYPTO CLUES CVII

GAMES Magazine

December, 1983

Mike Shenk (1-5)

February, 2001

Bob Stigger (6-10)

All cryptic crossword clues contain a direct or indirect definition of the answer and a second description of the answer through wordplay. Watch for anagrams, hidden words, dropped letters, words within words (container clues), double meanings, and other language tricks.

 

1. Happening as part of space ventures

 

2. Plane part fitting around wing (container clue)

 

3. Wild cattle trod heavily on middle of field

 

4. Position held by most ancestors

 

5. Window maker is less likely to word after building's finish

 

6. Great work - I have cement mixed 

7. Reckless acts mar runway surfaces

8. Escape challenge quickest

9. Basic paper fastener

10. Press for exile of nonconformists after leader is dumped

Answers:

 

1. EVENT

2. PROPELLER (prop ell er) [fitting = proper]

3. STAMPEDE (trod heavily = stamped)

4. STANCE (moST ANCEstors)

5. GLAZIER

6. ACHIEVEMENT (i have cement)

7. TARMACS

8. FLEETEST (flee test)

9. STAPLE

10. URGE (P URGE)